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Explorer

Aug 19, 2013

Connecticut State Parks pet policy

Connecticut is one of the few states that has a no-pet policy in its state parks. There are 3 state forests with few sites that allow pets and one state park which was previously a private park (CT residents $33-$40/night, non-residents $45-$52/night). The rest of the $14-$20/night (residents) affordable campgrounds=no pets.
I would like to camp with my dog close to home so I may go frequently and not be out a small fortune in the process. We have no interest in crafts, bingo, hayrides etc.
More than 3/4 of US state parks allow pets, and for dogs the rules are very simple re: leash length, nuisance barking, pet waste.
If you would like to see our parks allow pets, or have "dog loops", please write to DEEP , 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106.
Emphasize the $$ you would be spending locally (food,gas etc).
Thanks you

24 Replies

poodlecamper1
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
Deb and Ed M wrote:
It's a darn shame - but that's how a *few*, can ruin it for everyone :-(

Never had a chance to ruin it because it's not been allowed.Seems to work fine in the majority of states. On our first trip to PA we were amazed that there was no fee to enter the park and use the gorgeous picnic areas over looking the lake.
I envy those of you who can travel an hour or so and enjoy camping in a state park, and can camp every weekend if you want.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2013
It's a darn shame - but that's how a *few*, can ruin it for everyone :-(
hotbyte
Explorer
Aug 19, 2013
That's a crazy rule for camping! On recreation.gov, it shows a few smaller federal COE campgrounds that allow pets.
downtheroad
Explorer
Aug 19, 2013
poodlecamper1 wrote:
Connecticut is one of the few states that has a no-pet policy in its state parks.

Wow..that eliminates at least half if not more of all RV'ers.
In fact. NBC News reports that there are now more dogs in American households than kids.